Blog

A Newton County woman was killed while attempting to retrieve her mail from the box located beside the road along the edge of her property. She was struck by an allegedly drunk driver on Monday, June 11.

According to the American National Standard Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operation, the skill of defensive driving as “driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.”

Georgia summers are perfect for taking motorcycle rides. You may get an invitation to ride along as a passenger on a rider’s bike.

Since the emergence of texting as a popular means of communication, its danger to drivers has become increasingly clear. Many lives have been lost and drivers injured because of the negligence caused by texting while driving.

With the proliferation of ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber, the likelihood of passengers being involved in accidents increases. But who bears liability for any injuries or damages — the individual drivers or the ride-share companies?

What are your Memorial Day weekend plans? If you are like many Americans, you probably plan to kick off the unofficial start of summer with barbecues at the river or local lakes. Perhaps you’re even headed to the coast for some beach time.

When a toddler was killed in a crash on Interstate 75 earlier this month in Clayton County, police initially suspected that an out-of-state driver was responsible for the accident that also critically injured an infant and left the parents and another child with less serious injuries.

One of the biggest barriers to a commercial driving license is the Department of Transportation’s required medical exam. Exams are only performed by a limited number of doctors — those certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Left-turn accidents, where a passenger car or truck suddenly turns left right in front of a moving motorcycle as if the rider and bike weren’t even there, are a nightmare for bikers. They’re one of the top things experienced riders warn other drivers to expect.

When you get injured in a car accident, you probably know to visit a doctor as soon as possible to assess the physical harm and create a medical report of the incident. In fact, if your accident was serious enough, you probably went straight to the ER to receive immediate treatment.